Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Harrisburg, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Harrisburg

$2,345/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harrisburg is $2,345 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harrisburg

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harrisburg rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Harrisburg, NC

Average rent prices in Harrisburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Harrisburg, NC

Rent prices in Harrisburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harrisburg is $1,162, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

67%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,175

45%

28%

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

25%

3 bedroom

$2,222

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,530

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

67%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

45%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,222

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,530

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Harrisburg, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Harrisburg, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Harrisburg and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Harrisburg

Median rent price$2,345
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,749
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harrisburg, NC is 34% higher than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Harrisburg, NC

6908 Sequoia Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,010

$2,210

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 29

1947 Moss Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Harrisburg

House for rent

6084 Coral View Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Harrisburg

House for rent

5315 Bendix Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,450

House for rent

Available Jun 6

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Frequently asked questions for Harrisburg, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Harrisburg rental market.

How much is rent in Harrisburg?

The average rent in Harrisburg is $2,345 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harrisburg?

Average rent prices in Harrisburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Harrisburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harrisburg is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harrisburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Harrisburg, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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